Die Studie analysiert die rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen zur ökologischen Nachhaltigkeitsberichterstattung europäischer Telekommunikationsunternehmen. Die Berichterstattung ist nicht nur ein Instrument der Transparenz, sondern auch in weiten Teilen eine rechtliche Verpflichtung, die durch...

Axon Consulting assesses in this study the costs of mobile telecommunication networks in each of the 30 EU/EEA countries1 . The assessment is based on Axon's Bottom-up Long-Run Incremental Cost (BULRIC) model, developed thanks to the collaboration from National Regulatory Authorities and telecom...

Die Studie analysiert die rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen zur ökologischen Nachhaltigkeitsberichterstattung europäischer Telekommunikationsunternehmen. Die Berichterstattung ist nicht nur ein Instrument der Transparenz, sondern auch in weiten Teilen eine rechtliche Verpflichtung, die durch...

This paper explores the role of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) in shaping technological development and regional innovation in Europe's telecommunications sector. Results reveal strong geographic concentration, particularly in Helsinki and Stockholm, which account for one-third of...

This paper examines the effects of the introduction of mobile number portability (MNP) using data from Uruguay. MNP allows customers to switch mobile providers while retaining their phone number, thereby reducing switching costs and potentially enhancing competition. Our analysis reveals that...

Die Errichtung von Glasfaserinfrastrukturen erfordert von den ausbauenden Unternehmen hohe Investitionen. In jüngster Zeit ist vermehrt zu beobachten, dass in diesem Geschäftsfeld Akteure auftreten, die sich auf den Aufbau und Betrieb der neuen Netze konzentrieren, ohne selbst Dienste an...

Dieser Abschlussbericht fasst die Ergebnisse und die Erkenntnisse aus dem Pilotprojekt zur Kupfer-Glas-Migration Telekom Deutschland zusammen. Er wurde vom Projektteam des WIK erstellt, das das Pilotprojekt im Auftrag des Gigabitforums begleitet hat. Der Abschlussbericht ist das Ergebnis der...

Bereits seit 2018 sind die großen börsennotierten europäischen Telekommunikationsunternehmen zur Erstellung von Nachhaltigkeitsberichten verpflichtet. Die vorliegende Analyse konzentriert sich auf die ökologischen Teile der Nachhaltigkeitsberichte (Geschäftsjahr 2023) von 16 vertikal...

A bias in research has seen studies focus mostly on corporate social investments (CSIs) in the private sector. The current study aims to provide an alternative perspective to the traditional association of CSIs with private sector organisations by including public sector entities such as public...

As compared to the earlier generations of mobile communications (1G to 4G), the fifth one (5G) is a major business, regulatory, and technical discontinuity. Furthermore, unlike the previous generations, 5G is also much more of a geopolitical and geoeconomic battleground. These shifts are neither...

Dieser Abschlussbericht fasst die Ergebnisse und die Erkenntnisse aus dem Pilotprojekt zur Kupfer-Glas-Migration Telekom Deutschland zusammen. Er wurde vom Projektteam des WIK erstellt, das das Pilotprojekt im Auftrag des Gigabitforums begleitet hat. Der Abschlussbericht ist das Ergebnis der...

Bereits seit 2018 sind die großen börsennotierten europäischen Telekommunikationsunternehmen zur Erstellung von Nachhaltigkeitsberichten verpflichtet. Die vorliegende Analyse konzentriert sich auf die ökologischen Teile der Nachhaltigkeitsberichte (Geschäftsjahr 2023) von 16 vertikal...

The digital connectivity in the Asia-Pacific region is primarily shaped by the availability of ICT infrastructure, the nature of regulatory policies, and the dynamics of competition among service providers. This paper explores the policies and regulations that affect the costs and accessibility...

Electronic communications networks are defined as "means transmission systems, whether or not they are based on a permanent infrastructure or centralised administration capacity, and, where applicable, switching or routing equipment and other resources." The telecommunication industry consists...

The present report provides anonymised and aggregated information about major telecom security incidents that happened in 2022. Security incident reporting is a hallmark of EU cybersecurity legislation. It is an important enabler of cybersecurity supervision and a support tool for policymaking...

There has been a growing concern about the influence of inclusive leadership on employee engagement in the telecommunications industry. The telecommunications industry is undergoing rapid technological advancements, leading to increased competition and pressure on employees. Creating an...

Die Errichtung von Glasfaserinfrastrukturen erfordert von den ausbauenden Unternehmen hohe Investitionen. In jüngster Zeit ist vermehrt zu beobachten, dass in diesem Geschäftsfeld Akteure auftreten, die sich auf den Aufbau und Betrieb der neuen Netze konzentrieren, ohne selbst Dienste an...

While the economic harm of cartels is caused by their price-increasing effect, sanctioning by courts rather targets at the underlying process of firms reaching a price-fixing agreement. This paper provides experimental evidence on the question whether such sanctioning meets the economic target,...

Conventional agricultural extension services in rural India have been insufficient due to various constraints, including accessibility, finances, and lack of access to other resources. These services primarily depend on in-person visits and physical demonstrations of farming practices, making...

People who have lost their jobs are affected by the Covid-19 epidemic, which lowers demand and prevents them from updating daily used internet services. A company's deteriorating financial health may be a warning indication of impending financial trouble. With company size serving as a...

The effects of a new firm's entry into the telecom service market are examined further. These consist of up- and downstream markets, corresponding to the first and second stages in game theory. When a new entrant can succeed in process innovation and lower production cost, entry of the entrant...

Swiss Economics hat zusammen mit Arioli Law die Eignerstrategie Swisscom des Bundes evaluiert. Wir sind u.a. zum Schluss gekommen, dass heute weder für die Sicherstellung der Grundversorgung noch für den Ausbau des Hochbreitbandnetzes ein hinreichend starkes öffentliches Interesse an einer...

Telecommunication provides the infrastructure to deliver core services but contributes to extensive CO2 emissions. To address the problem, this paper introduces environmental sustainability index for the telecom sector to reduce carbon emissions. The present work identifies the most critical...

Several mobile telecommunication companies (MTCs), such as AT&T, Verizon, and China Mobile, are investing in content services to drive continued growth as the telecom industry has become saturated. In this study, we investigate the competition between two MTCs, one of which (MTC 1) provides both...

The availability of many variables with predictive power makes their selection in a regression context difficult. This study considers robust and understandable low-dimensional estimators as building blocks to improve overall predictive power by optimally combining these building blocks. Our new...

We develop a model of competition in prices and infrastructure among mobile network operators. Consolidation can increase market power, but economies of scale, which we derive from physical principles, lead to more efficient data transmission. Estimating our model with French consumer and...

This literature review examines the impact of market structure on the business operations of telecommunication companies in the Philippines, with a particular focus on the oligopolistic market structure dominated by Smart Communications and Globe Telecom. The research aims to investigate the...

The Grand Chamber set aside the judgment of the General Court in CK Telecoms having found eight errors in law. This paper dissects the judgment of the Grand Chamber and illustrates and explains the differences between the two judgments as well as their significance. The Grand Chamber clarifies...

Using Maroc Telecom in Morocco as a case study, this research article examines employee satisfaction and incentive mechanisms in the telecom sector. A sample of 200 Maroc Telecom employees from various departments was subjected to surveys, interviews, and focus groups using a mixed-methods...

The aim of this research is to examine the relationship between factors of learning structure, trust culture, flexible structure & design and technological infrastructure with innovative capability in telecom sector in Bangladesh. This is a quantitative study. Data were collected using a...

In the current knowledge economy, the most prized possession of an organization is its intellectual resources- its employees. Organizations have hence shifted their primary focus from its capital assets to its human capital. Also with a huge shortage of highly trained work force, recruitment is...

Sharing, outsourcing, and partnership are shown as solutions to increase efficiency. Mobile Network Operators (MNO), used to outsource some functions and make partnerships, but the sharing perspective is still not clear. This paper aims to provide a framework in which MNOs share and utilize...